Michael Erlitz
Alumni in portrait June 2026
Art History Meets Professional Football: In the Alumni Podcast, Michael Erlitz talks about his journey to becoming Sporting Director of SK Sturm Women, the future of women’s football in Austria, and why mentality matters more than talent.
What really sets women’s and men’s football apart? Which qualities do exceptional players always have in common? And how do you deal with pressure in a sport where everyone has an opinion?
A conversation about passion, the courage to embrace change, and the future of sport.
You can also find the interview on Spotify and wherever podcasts are available.
Video: www.unreifundtaube.at
Interview: Carmen Reif-Teubenbacher
More information about Michael Erlitz
Education: Art History at the University of Graz (Bachelor’s thesis: The Architecture of Football Stadiums – An Art Historical Analysis Based on Selected Examples); Sports Management at Middlesex University
Held various positions in football, including Video Analyst, Assistant to the Sporting Director at the Styrian Football Association, and Managing Director of the Styrian Women’s Football Academy – Sturm Graz
Since September 2024, Sporting Director for Women’s Football at SK Sturm Graz